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Dimebag’s Secret Weapon Is Finally a Pedal

By James Volpe RotondiAug 20, 2026

James Volpe Rotondi

James Volpe Rotondi is the co-author of the acclaimed Stompbox Book, a contributor to Acoustic Guitar, Guitarist (UK), Rolling Stone, and The Wire, and the former Senior Editor for Guitar Player & Guitar World. He is the former guitarist for Humble Pie and ZOSO, and a touring member of Mr. Bungle & AIR. He currently performs the role of Jimmy Page in Led Zeppelin tribute KASHMIR, and lives in Nashville, TN.

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Rig Rundown

Rig Rundown: Pavement

The reunited indie icons run knobless guitars, a lifelong P bass, and one very trusty Hot Cake.

By Chris KiesAug 19, 2026

Chris Kies

Chris Kies has degrees in Journalism and History from the University of Iowa and has been with PG dating back to his days as an intern in 2007. He's now the multimedia manager maintaining the website and social media accounts, coordinating Rig Rundown shoots (also hosting and/or filming them) and occasionally writing an artist feature. Other than that, he enjoys non-guitar-related hobbies.

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A Guitar With a 20-Watt Speaker Built In? | Inspire Pro Demo

By Tom ButwinAug 17, 2026

Tom Butwin

Tom Butwin is a freelance contributor to Premier Guitar and also a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and YouTube personality. He studied at Oakland University, and he's released three original records, as well as two musical theater cover albums. (Yes, musical theater. You read that correctly.) You can connect with him at https://www.TomButwin.com.

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Off the Record

Eric Gales Goes Months Without Playing Guitar

By Nikos ArvanitisAug 14, 2026

Nikos Arvanitis

Nikos Arvanitis is based in Athens Greece. His degree in statistics wasn’t enough to keep him from pursuing a career in abusing guitars and trying to fit too many pedals on a medium-sized board. Apart from participating in a number of musical projects and working as a session guitarist, he spends most of his free time wearing boxing gloves and receiving therapy from his dogs.

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Rig Rundown

Rig Rundown: Kris Donegan

The Music City studio staple shows off his extensive recording rig.

By John BohlingerAug 12, 2026

John Bohlinger

John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.

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